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Sustainability

Over the past few years, sustainability has become one of the most important phrases in aviation as the industry looks to cut its contribution to net-zero by 2050. Here we follow those efforts.

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Qantas Joins Group To Mine Boneyards For New Aircraft Materials

Qantas is part of a new alliance that wants to recycle valuable materials from retired aircraft into new aircraft materials.

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Airlines Confront Jet Fuel Uncertainty Amidst Conflicts And Environmental Push

The fuel price environment has changed significantly in recent years.

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IATA Finds New Ways For Airlines To Reduce Single Use Plastics

In total, the association provided nine recommendations to airlines, regulators, and supply chain participants.

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Bombardier Discloses Environmental Impact Of Its Complete Aircraft Portfolio

It will be the first business jet manufacturer in the world to disclose this level of detail for every aircraft in its line-up.

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What Is The D328eco & Which Markets Will It Be A Gamechanger For?

It’s set to be one of the most sustainable and lowest-cost airliners to operate

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Resolution Determined In The Brussels Zaventem Environmental Permit Feud, But Is It Satisfactory?

There is no ban on night flights, but limits will be gradually introduced.

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How Does The Airbus A350-1000 Align With Virgin Atlantic's Innovation & Sustainability Goals?

The A350 boasts several features that cater to Virgin Atlantic's future needs.

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Schiphol Airport Trials Self-Driving Buses Airside In Sustainability Program

With the goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the Royal Schiphol Group, the owner of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, is trialing new technologies.

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Tension As Brussels Airport Faces Government Decision On Environmental Permit

A decision on the renewal is expected by March 29.

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Fridays For Future Leader Greta Thunberg Causes Disruption At SAS Shareholder Meeting

The next day after the protest, SAS announced an investment into a SAF facility in Sweden.

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Qantas Invests Millions In Barrier Reef Sustainability And Community Grants

Qanats has invested in a partnership to help regenerate the Great Barrier Reef and launched its 2024 Regional Grants program.

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5 Cool Things Made From Old Boeing 747s

From keyrings and clocks to a hotel room in a cockpit!

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Why Business Aviation May Benefit Sustainable Initiatives

An industry expert shared his opinions with Simple Flying.

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Ryanair Will Offset 1,250 Tonnes Of CO2 Emissions With Latest SAF Purchase

In total, Ryanair has now purchased 1,000 tonnes of SAF from Austria-based OMV.

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Cool: Airbus Reveals Its 4 Seat eVTOL Prototype

The prototype should fly for the first time later this year.

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SWISS Signs Deal To Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere Until 2030

SWISS became Climeworks' first-ever airline customer.

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5 Interesting Air Travel Insights & Trends That Will Define The Industry In 2024

The future of commercial air travel holds a multitude of developments and challenges,

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Efficiency Benefits: How This Company Creatively Recycles Leather For Aircraft Interiors

Simple Flying caught up with Gen Phoenix about its innovative approach.

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JFK's New Terminal One Eyes An All-Electric Ground Equipment Fleet

JFK's newest terminal is planning a future where all ground equipment is 100% emissions-free.

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